Thursday, February 27, 2014

signed copies (and a magical echo).

Felicity Juniper Pickle has officially laced up her wordy sneakers and taken on the world. A Snicker of Magic is here!


I have a post coming soon that's a bit sappy, because that's how I roll. This experience has been such an adventure, so much that I don't even know how to process it into blog-form. I need to ponder it just a bit longer before I write it out. For now, I just wanted to let you know the book is HERE. And it should be available now anywhere you can buy a book.

I've also had some emails asking about signed copies of the book. Thanks to some modern magic, I can make that happen!

If you want a signed copy of A Snicker of Magic

* I signed stock for a few stores in California, including:

-  Once Upon a Time in Montrose, California. You can pop in that adorable store and pick up a copy or order it online: http://shoponceuponatime.com (If you live in Montrose, you already know this, but there's a magic spot in front of the store where you can hear your voice echo. It's so creepy-cool!)


- The whimsically-wonderful Hicklebee's in San Jose, California. Hicklebee's is a dream. I can't imagine discovering that bookstore as a kid. If you go by to pick one up, see if you can find where I signed the wall! :) http://hicklebees.com



- And at Book Passage in Corte Madera!  http://www.bookpassage.com

After speaking at Book Passage, the lovely booksellers there took me out on the floor to show me the display for A Snicker of Magic. If you think I burst into tears, you are correct:


* Check the events page, because I have a few more events happening this spring including events in Ohio, Texas and North Carolina. I'm also having a Book Party in my hometown in east Tennessee on April 26th. If you're nearby (or if you know how to teleport!), come say hi! A miniature pig named Oreo will be in attendance, and you will freak out when you see him. He's adorable! (So adorable that he *might* get a cameo in a future book ...)

* The lovely Alyson Kate made these bookplates for me. They're sticky on the back, so you can attach them to the inside cover or one of the first pages. Or your forehead, if you prefer. And Scholastic sent me the most adorable bookmarks. I would be happy to sign either one of those (or both of them!) and mail them your way. Just email me at nat.lloyd at yahoo with your mailing address and how you'd like them personalized. (They're normal-size bookplates, but for the sake of showing off their cuteness, they'll look a bit smaller here.)


Thank you so much for sticking with me through this adventure. When I first followed the Pickled Jalapeno into my daydreams, I never could have imagined where it would lead. I can't believe I get to spend so much time doing what I love. I'm floored, and a little bit shocked, that people want to read it.

I hope the Pickles find a home in your heart. They'll forever hold a special place in mine.

Here's to a most spindiddly dream come true.

18 comments:

  1. I'm so excited for you! :) I was thinking about you on Tuesday.

    I really wish I could make it to the NC event! But it's still about 4 hours away from me, and I'm going to a yarn and fiber festival that day that's two hours in the opposite direction. :)

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    1. Maybe next time! :) I get excited about book events in Tennessee too, but most of them are near Nashville or past Nashville. So then it's a bit harder to go (it's a long state). But I'm sure I'll be back to NC! I love that place too much to stay away. Have a wonderful time at your festival!! :)

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  2. Natalie!! I am SO excited for you, my friend!! Set aside a bookplate and bookmark for me, I'm gonna need a set of those. :) Thanks for keeping us updated on your adventures!!

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  3. I am so excited to read A Snicker of Magic! I got it in the mail yesterday- thank you, Amazon pre-order! :) I can't wait! -Abby

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  4. Yay! I'm so happy for you!! I got my copy in from Amazon yesterday and I can't wait to start reading :D I'll definitely be emailing you for a bookplate and bookmark!

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  5. Oh, Natalie! This is so lovely and happy. I can't wait to get a copy and recommend it to everyone I know. I'm so excited for you. Thank you, God, for dreams come true!!!

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  6. SO excited for you! And I am excited to hear that you have an upcoming event in Ohio :) Hoping I can come!

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  7. Eeeeppp! I'm so excited! My copy still isn't here yet but I'm sure I will start reading it the moment it arrives! Next week is my spring break so I'll have oh so much reading time. (And also quite a bit of homework, but obviously, your book is coming first:)) Congratulations again, Natalie.
    Susannah

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  8. I will have to add the book party to my calendar--I live in Chattanooga and would love to stop by! I haven't read the book yet but I happened to be at the Barnes & Noble at Hamilton Place when they were putting it on the shelves and got super excited! :) I can't wait to read it!

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  9. ...and I think one of those Ohio stops is Bailey Elementary! Can't wait to meet you.

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    1. Yay! I'm so excited for Ohio school visits. I can't wait to meet you :)

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  10. Hi Natalie! Valerie Welbourne gave me your book and I read it in two days it was so captivating. I'm sure I'll see you in Hendersonville- I'll be the one giving away free ice cream :)

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    1. Hi Stephanie! I'm so happy to hear you liked the book! Hooray!! Can't wait to meet you and Valerie in North Carolina. Thanks so much for saying hi :)

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  11. Just about to finish your book.I read it to my daughter.She bought it at the school book fair.I have so enjoyed our visit to midnight gulch. I am looking forward to the next book from you.Thank you so much.

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    1. Thank you so much, Nicki! I am so happy to hear it! I'm working on Book 2 right now :) If your daughter would like a bookmark, I'd love to mail her one! If you're interested email me your address at nat.lloyd at yahoo. Thanks again for reading! :)

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  12. Thank you for the visit to Midnight Gulch my daughter and I have enjoyed this magical book very much.looking forward to more magic from you.

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  13. Second message is from my daughter.sorry it looked like a repeat.I will email you.thanks for your kindness.

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  14. Hello! I love A Snicker of Magic! Felicity is a really good role model. She is spindiddly! I was wondering what these words look like to Felicity: Yellow, Sky, and Morning.

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